Nintendo Switch 2 backwards compatibility could be limited to certain models according to new rumor

[Redaktion]

A new rumor concerning the backwards compatibility question for the Nintendo Switch 2 has surfaced, and it won't please fans if it is true. Once again, there is the suggestion that there could be multiple Switch 2 models at launch time, with backwards compatibility not necessarily being available across the board.

https://www.notebookcheck.net/Nintendo-Switch-2-backwards-compatibility-could-be-limited-to-certain-models-according-to-new-rumor.759636.0.html

[Crowl]

You have to wonder if they have simply misunderstood the situation and that all it means is that you need to buy the version with a cart slot if you want bc to also apply to physical media, it would needlessly antagonising their audience to restrict it further than that.

[George]

Two versions? (one with and one without a physical cartridge slot?)

That MIGHT make sense given that most OEM's are steering users to 'digital media' where the OEM have some (or ALL) control of the market.

IMHO: there are 2 reasons a user would want a cartridge slot -

- make use of cartridges they already own
- make use of the fairly robust 'used cartridge' market

IMHO: the new device would need to offer features and access to very attractive game titles for me to be interested in a updated Switch vs one of the many handheld PC type gaming systems currently available.